I want to setup a home network that is VPN capable. I've been doing some reading and it seems the easiest way is to get a router that is VPN capable. DrayTek and ZyXEL routers seem to be good choices from other user reviews. My main problem is I will be using Mac and Linux laptops when I travel and I don't want to have to install or worry about VPN client software. Basically I want to be able to connect to my home VPN network without relying on 3rd party software. Do you have any routers in mind? My 2nd question is how does the login information remain secure during the initial handshake since the login information is passed through the network unencrypted, from what I understand. I'm obsessed with network security and don't want to allow any kind of "man in the middle" attacks. Let me know if you have any advice.
edit: Looks like I found part of what I was looking for. In the OS X VPN settings, there is a shared secret setting, which would relieve my concerns, I just don't know which VPN routers would support the shared secret.
edit: Looks like I found part of what I was looking for. In the OS X VPN settings, there is a shared secret setting, which would relieve my concerns, I just don't know which VPN routers would support the shared secret.
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